Anyone outside of a couple of the pitchers dad’s on here are just guessing. My guess is we see a couple of innings vs USC. I’m hoping he can be a good bullpen arm for us come postseason play. But at this point I just want him to get healthy and go from there.Has anyone heard an actual update on him and how close he is to coming back?
I don't see how he has enough calendar time to build to 6 or 7 inning starter. I could see him building to 3 or 4 innings of things go just right.Anyone outside of a couple of the pitchers dad’s on here are just guessing. My guess is we see a couple of innings vs USC. I’m hoping he can be a good bullpen arm for us come postseason play. But at this point I just want him to get healthy and go from there.
I wouldn't expect him to have time to be worked in as a starter at this late date.I agree, but we’re cutting it close.
I wouldn't expect him to have time to be worked in as a starter at this late date.
But we have a "unique" system going on Fridays and Sundays (or Thursdays and Saturdays) and AJ could be an "opener" or somewhat-long reliever. In a tourney situation where we have a 4th game that may be perfect.
Honestly, I've stopped expecting him to get back on the field this year. As you pointed out, he might be able to get back and give us another arm in the pen at some point, but I'm not holding my breath.AJ will win us (or save) some games in postseason play. I bet we see him for a couple of innings vs SC. He will be like a Sept call up in MLB and will be an added boost to the bullpen. Great weapon to add to our arsenal.
I agree, UNLESS he can some way help us in the post season, but only if it does not risk his future.AJ is a talent. Period.
But he has pitched exactly 42.2 innings in his career here, or 4.7 games.
We are winning without him. What is exactly wrong? I don't know. But those who are in a the locker room think it is 49/51 that we see him this year.
At this point, unless he is 100%, I'd just shut it down and hope for a great 2025 season out of him.